Two Reasons I’ll NEVER Build Spec Homes Again
In today’s video post, Matt discusses why he doesn’t build speculative ‘spec’ homes anymore. In fact, he hasn’t…
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“Foundations & Site Layout” New House, Old Soul – Ep. 3
What’s the perfect foundation? The one that works! Interestingly, many countries have a typical or common housing foundation…
10 KEYS to Mass Timber Project Success
While there is no single answer as to what makes a mass timber project successful vs. not moving forward with it, there are some common themes that are evident in many mass timber projects which do realize completion. In this video, I break down a list of 10 items that can help lead a mass timber project to success.
5 Framing Schemes for Mass Timber
How do you frame a mass timber building? Is the best way to do it 100% as timber, or should you utilize a hybrid approach incorporating other structural materials? Bearing walls vs. post and beam vs. post and plate? How does project use and size affect these decisions?
Vienna’s Radical Idea? Affordable Housing For All
As cities around the world grapple with a crisis of affordable housing, Vienna has been keeping it at bay. How the Austrian capital got there may offer a model strategy for cities worldwide.
How to Start a Mass Timber Building Design
Mass timber is a unique building material and, to set a project up for success, there are some critical decisions that should be made as early as possible. These decisions can have a big impact on cost and can either increase or limit opportunities later in design.